Diverticulitis
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Definition/Description
Diverticulitis is the infection and inflammation of the diverticula in the stomach and intestines. The most common symptom is abdominal pain in the lower left quadrant. Possible complications include perforation, abscess formation, obstruction, fistula formation, and bleeding. Diverticulitis is the most common cause of lower intestinal bleeding.
Prevalence
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Characteristics/Clinical Presentation
- Abdominal pain usually in LLQ - cramping, bloating, tenderness
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Etiology/Causes
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Systemic Involvement
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Medical Management (current best evidence)
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